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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.23, 776.20 and 444.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.23, 776.20 and 444.94 is: 667.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.23 : 776.20 = 444.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.23/776.20 = 444.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.23x = 776.20 × 444.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.23x = 345,363.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,363.54/517.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.71

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